arts education

  • February 19, 2025

    George Mason psychology professor Thalia R. Goldstein’s work focuses on children's developing social and emotional skills, and how such skills intersect with imaginative activities. In her latest book, Why Theatre Education Matters: Understanding its Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Benefits (Teachers College Press, 2024), she pulls together the research she’s conducted on social and emotional learning and cognitive development.

  • November 17, 2023

    On Oct. 26, ArtsFairfax honored the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University with its Education Award for providing exceptional arts education and opportunities to the community.

  • April 13, 2022

    George Mason Univerity’s College of Visual and Performing Arts announces the LIVE Center Mentoring Series and launches its first masterclass taught by Justin Peck, acting Resident Choreographer of New York City Ballet, on April 25 in New York City, Fairfax, and Baltimore.